Generally speaking, you should size your syringe to your maximum injection dosage. For example, if you are taking 20 units per shot, you could use either a 0.5cc/50 unit syringe or a 0.3cc/30 unit syringe. If you are taking 60 units, use a 1cc/100 unit syringe. Since the markings are wider apart the smaller the diabetic syringe size, it is generally easier to read a 35 unit dosage on a 0.5cc/50 unit syringe than on a 1cc/100 unit syringe. It is easier to read a 15 unit dosage on a 0.3cc/30 unit syringe than on a 0.5cc/50 unit syringe. There is nothing wrong with doing a 15 unit dosage on a 1cc/100 unit syringe, but remember, being precise with your dosage leads to better diabetes management. Easy Touch needles are available with 28 gauge, 29 gauge, 30 gauge and 31 gauge, sizes. This number represents the U.S. standard sizing for stainless steel hypodermic tubing. The actual dimensions are: The larger the gauge size, the smaller the outside diameter, and therefore, the smaller the hole put in you. You and your physician or diabetes educator must be the judge of your comfort level and needs.

Please note, that the standard length of the 27 gauge, 28 gauge, and 29 gauge needles are 1/2”, while the 30 gauge comes in both 1/2” and 5/16”, and 31 gauge are only 5/16” in length. This shorter needle helps to prevent the much thinner needle from bending. There is also a psychological incentive to use a shorter needle, but most adults will find that the 1/2” length will work just fine, as they need a slightly larger diameter and greater length.

Please consult your physician or diabetes educator before making any changes in needle size, length, or capacity.

Please note, that the standard length of the 27 gauge, 28 gauge, and 29 gauge needles are 1/2”, while the 30 gauge comes in both 1/2” and 5/16”, and 31 gauge are only 5/16” in length. This shorter needle helps to prevent the much thinner needle from bending. There is also a psychological incentive to use a shorter needle, but most adults will find that the 1/2” length will work just fine, as they need a slightly larger diameter and greater length.

Please consult your physician or diabetes educator before making any changes in needle size, length, or capacity.

Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS)

TENS is a non-invasive, drug free method of controlling pain, which uses tiny electrical impulses sent through the skin to nerves in order to modify your pain perception. In most people it is effective in reducing or eliminating the pain.

Electronic Muscle Stimulation (EMS)

EMS works by sending electronic pulses to the muscle(s). This is achieved by sending low frequency electric pulses through muscle tissue causing them to gently contract. In this way the muscles are passively exercised and blood flow is increased

Galvanic Stimulators

Galvanic Stimulators use direct current, which creates an electrical field over the treated area. The positive pad works like ice, causing reduced circulation to the area under the pad. The negative pad works like heat, causing increased circulation.

Interferential

IF sends small comfortable electrical impulses through your skin to work on deeper tissue stimulation. The sensation works to prevent pain signals from reaching the brain.

Russian

Russian stimulation uses medium frequencies to provide stimulation to muscle groups. This is used to reduce muscle spasms as well as for muscle strengthening. This method was created to produce maximal muscle strengthening effects.

Micro Current

Microcurrent Therapy uses extremely small amounts of electrical current (millionths of an amp) to help relieve pain and heal soft tissues of the body. The electrical current used in Microcurrent Therapy is so small that it is rarely felt.